Berrien County property record for 1437 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,832 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,478 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0020-0067-03-6 |
| Primary APN | 03-0020-0067-03-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1437 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | COM 760.48'E OF S1/4 PST SEC 20 T4S R18W TH E 70'TH N1DEG E 362.8' TH W 170'TH S1DEG W 145'TH E 100' TH S1DEGW 217.8'TO POB SUR 1128/612 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1437 E Empire Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1123 NILES AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1525 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1671 / 343 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 03244/0789 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1437 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2037 |
| Document Number | 03244/0789 |
| Book / Page | 3244 / 0789 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1123 NILES AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1525 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1437 E Empire Ave was $1,478, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,700 (+3.11%) | $119,400 (+3.11%) | |
| 2025 | $1,478.00 (+3.07%) | $57,900 | $115,800 |
| 2024 | $1,434.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,700 | $103,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,302.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1437 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1437 E Empire Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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